ReformCast 000
the plug is pulled

Greetings again all,

After much thought and prayer, I have decided to stop production of the ReformCast. While I have enjoyed the last couple of months of production, I have come to some realizations that preclude me from continuing.

First and definitely foremost, not all are apt to teach and, since I am among those who are not, it would be wrong of me to use the podcast medium to do so. Let me explain. In I Timothy 3:2, God tells us that “an overseer must be…able to teach.” The fact that this is a qualification for eldership means that not all possess it. The question remains, though, do I have this ability or not? Maybe so. But more to the point, even if I do, should I be teaching God’s Word? Should I be instructing others in theology? Am I an elder? (no) Should I be an elder?

After removing myself from the care of my presbytery, having determined that I am not called to be an elder, there was no opposition from the presbytery, my session or my family. This, to me is a clear indicator that I am not called (at least at this time) to be an elder. And since, I believe that it is elders/ trained men who are charged with instructing the church, I think it is time I pull the plug.

You see, the internet has become a place where those who, for whatever reason, do not hold to an office in the church yet still want to promulgate their theories and understandings amongst the saints. I think this is shameful. God has ordained certain and clear methods for instructing the Church, and for me to fail at achieving the requirements to do that and use a side-door method of instruction is foolish at best, subversive at worst.

The answer to, “am I an elder?” is obviously no. Therefore (and this should be equally obvious) while I am not an elder I shouldn’t act like one.

It has been well over a year since I removed myself from being under care of presbytery. It is high time I just shut up and listen. The church needs more people who are willing to shut up and follow. We have far too many people who want to take the reigns. I’m sick of myself for being one of the latter.

So what does that mean for me? It means that im not sure what to do with my life, career-wise. I know I’m not supposed to be working in a bank. But what it is that I am supposed to be doing I’m not sure. In the coming weeks, I might determine to pursue the ministry properly (again). Trouble with that is, the seminaries with which I am familiar either won’t have me or I won’t have them. But, we’ll see. I plan on exploring some more creative ventures like doing more recording, maybe some art projects with Jolly. I plan on being more involved in our homeschool. And I plan on being more content with where God has placed me.

This began as a letter of notification for ReformCast. It kinda turned into a “what am I doing with my life” letter. If anyone has any suggestions, I’m willing to hear your counsel. And if anyone wants to hire me to work from my home, I’d be way into that.

So, for the last time….
Thanks for listening. Grace and Peace.



Finally shutting up,
For the peace and purity of the Kingdom,
kyle